When my daughter is hurt or scared, the first word she says is “Mama!” I guess it is instinctive for us to cry out our mother’s name when in distress or pain. Having emerged from her womb, we all have a special connection to our mother. She is our source of comfort, grace, help and inspiration.
Such also should be our relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Philippines, Jojo and I never failed to attend Wednesday novena at our parish church (which incidentally is named Our Lady of Grace). We credit our answered prayers to God’s mercy and Mama Mary’s powerful intercession.
We have not been able to continue the novena here in Canada due to our work schedules. Although there is a 12:00 noon novena at the church near our office, I am not always able to attend. But there are days when I feel a stirring within me, days when I need a mother’s embrace, and I make an effort to go to the novena. There, in front of the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I cry out to Mama Mary for comfort and help. When I leave the church, there is always peace in my heart which is hard to explain.
Even if my earthly mother is no longer here, I know that I have a Heavenly mother who will always be there for me. Ave Maria!
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. (Luke 1:46-48)
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